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VO61 BYK

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,687 mi
Last recorded84,687 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO61 BYK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 84,687 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 80,375 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 75,563 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 70,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 65,587 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 56,617 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 56,543 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has puncture

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 52,840 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 45,030 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 38,365 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edges (4.1.E.1)

all tyre have slight perishing

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 5 Jul 2016 38,292 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edges (4.1.E.1)

all tyre have slight perishing

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2015 33,632 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 26,787 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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VO61 BYK is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2011 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 46,711 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VO61 BYK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 15 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VO61 BYK registered?

VO61 BYK is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 September 2011.

Is VO61 BYK safe to buy?

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